peerie
1 Britishnoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of peerie1
C19: perhaps from peir a Scot variant of pear, alluding to the top's shape
Origin of peerie2
C19: of uncertain origin; perhaps from Norwegian dialect piren niggardly, thin
Example Sentences
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If I see the sons and daughters of my friends grown old, I also see the grandchildren spinning the peerie and hunkering at I-dree-I-dree—I-droppit-it—as we did so long ago.
From A Window in Thrums by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
It's clear she hasna steeked an e'e a' nicht, and me sleepin' like a peerie.
From Doom Castle by Munro, Neil
Do you remember how the child you once were sat in the brae, spinning the peerie, and hunkering at I-dree I-dree I droppit-it?
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, November 15, 1890 by Various
As it happened that year the peerie, or Indian summer, was of unusual length and beauty.
From Jan Vedder's Wife by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
"Show the master your peerie, Speug," said Nestie.
From Young Barbarians by Maclaren, Ian
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